Q.
Thermal decomposition of
A) [image:13_image145.emf]
B) [image:13_image146.emf]
C) [image:13_image147.emf]
D) [image:13_image148.emf]
Explanation
(a)
The formation of the alkene in an elimination reaction is called Hofmann elimination (Thermal decomposition). Elimination of hydrogen occurs from the $\beta$-carbon. So,
[image:13_image284.emf]
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